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9 years ago

Simplest method to transmit a file to FPGA

Provided that one has a file that is to be transmitted down to the FPGA and it will store every byte into internal or external memory (maximum size is around 1MegaByte). What is the preferred way of ...

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9 years ago

Hi,

you can use the JTAG-UART IP Core.

It simulates a UART interface via JTAG.

Have a look at page 53.

https://www.altera.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_us/pdfs/literature/ug/ug_embedded_ip.pdf

If you use UART for such a huge file, you should implement an error correction functionality.

For example use Checksums and request invalid data again.

The easiest way should be using a NIOSII.

Greets

Olaf

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